undreds of passengers are to go away a P&O cruise ship early after it collided with one other boat throughout extreme climate in Palma de Mallorca.
MV Britannia reportedly got here free from its mooring throughout the storm and was concerned in a bump with one other vessel on Sunday.
A small variety of individuals sustained minor accidents and have been cared for by the onboard medical centre, a P&O Cruises spokesperson stated.
Inspections revealed that one of many lifeboats sustained structural points and can't be repaired onboard, the spokesperson added.
We are so sorry however these extraordinary circumstances imply that the ship is required, by maritime regulation, to return to Southampton with a lowered variety of individuals on board
This means the ship has to return to Southampton with a lowered variety of passengers.
It is known 321 individuals will probably be flying dwelling early.
A P&O Cruises spokesman stated: “On Sunday August 27, P&O Cruises Britannia was impacted by severe weather when alongside in Palma de Mallorca.
“Following inspections, our third-party surveyor has confirmed that one of Britannia’s lifeboats has sustained structural issues and cannot be repaired onboard.
“We are so sorry but these extraordinary circumstances mean that the ship is required, by maritime regulation, to return to Southampton with a reduced number of people on board.
“A limited number of guests and crew on board have been advised that they will be leaving the ship and will be returned to Southampton (or their starting point) by flight and transfer.
“The guests remaining on board will be able to enjoy the entertainment and activities scheduled for the remainder of their trip.”
Britannia departed from Palma de Mallorca on Monday and is predicted to succeed in Southampton on Friday, the spokesman added.
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